• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.1659-1664
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• 2014

A porous metal-organic framework (MOF), MIL-101, was synthesized in the presence of sulfated zirconia (SZ) to produce acidic SZ/MIL-101 composites for the first time. The composites were characterized with XRD, nitrogen adsorption, FT-IR, scanning electron microscope, chemical analysis and so on. The composites (SZ/MIL-101s) were successfully applied in a liquid-phase esterification for a high yield of ester. This catalytic result of SZ/MIL-101, compared with that of pure SZ or MIL-101 (showing a negligible yield of ester), suggests that the SZ in the composite is highly active in the acid catalysis probably because of the well-dispersed active species of SZ. Moreover, the esterification is catalyzed in heterogeneous mode as confirmed by negligible esterification after filtration of the catalyst. Finally, microwaves can be efficiently applied both in the synthesis of the composites and the esterification reaction to accelerate the two processes of synthesis and esterification by about 5 times.

• Advances in materials Research
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.191-209
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• 2022

Very slow degradation of synthetic based polymers has created a severe environmental issue that increased awareness towards research in polymers of biodegradable property. Soy protein isolate (SPI) is a natural biopolymer used as matrix in green composites but it has limitations of low mechanical properties and high water sensitivity. To enhance mechanical properties and reduce water sensitivity of Jute-SPI composites, SPI was modified with pine rosin which is also a natural cross-linking agent. 30% glycerol on the weight basis of a matrix was used as a plasticizer. The fibre volume fraction was kept constant at 0.2 whereas the pine rosin in SPI ranged from 5% to 30% of the matrix. The effects of pine rosin on mechanical, thermal, water sensitivity and surface morphology have been characterized using various techniques. The mechanical properties and water absorbency were found to be optimum for 15% pine rosin in Jute-SPI composite. Therefore, Jute-SPI composite without pine rosin and with 15% pine rosin were chosen for investigation through characterization by Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning electron microscope (SEM). The surface morphology of the composite was influenced by pine rosin which is shown in the SEM image. TGA measurement showed that the thermal properties improved due to the addition of pine rosin. Antimicrobial test showed antimicrobial property in the composite occurring 15% pine rosin. The research paper concludes that the modification of SPI resin with an optimum percentage of pine rosin enhanced mechanical, thermal as well as water-resistant properties of jute fibre reinforced composites.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제81권5호
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• pp.575-589
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• 2022

In order to enhance the greenness in the strain-hardening composites and to reduce the high cost of typical polyvinyl alcohol fiber reinforced engineered cementitious composite (PVA-ECC), an affordable strain-hardening composite with green binder content has been proposed. For optimizing the strain-hardening behavior of cementitious composites, this paper investigates the effects of polypropylene fibers on the first cracking strength, fracture properties, and micromechanical parameters of cementitious composites. For this purpose, digital image correlation (DIC) technique was utilized to monitor crack propagation. In addition, to have an in-depth understanding of fiber/matrix interaction, scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was used. To understand the effect of fibers on the strain hardening behavior of cementitious composites, ten mixes were designed with the variables of fiber length and volume. To investigate the micromechanical parameters from fracture tests on notched beam specimens, a novel technique has been suggested. In this regard, mechanical and fracture tests were carried out, and the results have been discussed utilizing both fracture and micromechanical concepts. This study shows that the fiber length and volume have optimal values; therefore, using fibers without considering the optimal values has negative effects on the strain-hardening behavior of cementitious composites.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.92-96
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• 1973

• Composites Research
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.241-246
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• 2017

취성을 가진 섬유강화플라스틱은 충격을 받을 때 충격에너지를 흡수하면서 섬유와 기지재 간 계면에서 탈착 및 박리가 일어난다. 이는 복합재료의 에너지 충격흡수정도의 지표로 삼을 수 있다. 복합재료의 취성을 해결하기 위해 pine과 복합재료의 접착에 대한 연구가 되어 지고 있다. 이번 연구에서는 열처리 된 pine이 탄소섬유강화복합재료와 에폭시 접착제를 이용하여 접착되었다. 최적의 열처리 조건을 확인하기 위해, pine을 160도 및 200도 조건하에 열처리를 하였다. Pine 및 pine/탄소섬유복합재료의 기계적 및 계면물성을 파악하기 위해 인장, 인장중첩전단 및 아이조드 실험을 하였다. 또한, 열처리에 따른 나뭇결간의 결합력을 확인하기 위해 나뭇결 수직방향으로 인장시편 제조 후 파단될 때 탄성파를 음향방출시스템을 이용하여 분석하였다. 160도 조건으로 열처리 했을 때 나무강화 효과로 기계, 계면 및 나뭇결간의 결합력이 좋은 것을 확인하였다. 그러나 과한 열을 주게 되면 열에 약한 헤미셀룰로오스가 분해되면서 잡아주는 인자가 줄어들어 물성이 감소하였다.

• Composites Research
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.175-180
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• 2017

탄소섬유 강화 복합재료는 가볍고, 우수한 물성을 가지고 있기 때문에 그 수요는 급격하게 증가되고 있다. 그에 따라, 탄소섬유 강화 복합재료의 기지로 재활용이 가능한 열가소성 수지를 사용한 복합재료 연구를 많이 진행하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 재활용 PET를 이용하여 재활용 복합재료에 대한 활용성 평가를 하였다. PET는 음료수 병으로 활용되는 폐기물을 수집하여 PET 필름을 제조하는 과정을 거쳤으며, PET 필름을 제조하기 위한 성형 온도와 시간의 차이에 따른 기계적 물성을 비교하여 최적의 성형온도와 시간을 분석하였다. 이를 바탕으로 재활용 PET 필름과 탄소섬유 매트를 이용하여 CF/PET 복합재료를 최적으로 성형하기 위한 변수를 관찰하였다. 성형 조건에 따른 기계적 물성을 굴곡시험으로 확인하였고, PET 필름이 탄소섬유 매트 내에 함침 되는 정도를 단면 사진으로, 그리고 계면 성질을 층간전단강도로 평가하였다. 궁극적으로 최적의 기계적 물성을 가지는 CF/PET 복합재료를 성형하기 위한 성형 조건이 $270^{\circ}C$와 5분임을 확인했다.

• Composites Research
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.186-191
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• 2018

복합재료 기지재의 화학적 조성을 다르게 했을 때 염수처리 후 복합재료의 상태 및 물성을 파악하였다. 기지재는 2가지 종류의 에폭시 기지재와 3가지 종류의 경화제(아민계, 산 무수물계, 그리고 아마이드계) 이용하여 기지재의 유연성을 조절하였다. 각 복합재료에 염수 가속화 실험을 위해 염화나트륨 6 wt% 조건에 $60^{\circ}C$ 가하여 0, 15, 30일 처리하였다. 처리 후에 복합재료의 단면적을 관찰하였고, 기계 및 계면 평가를 실시하였다. 아민계를 이용한 복합재료의 가교밀도, 기계 및 계면 물성이 가장 좋은데 반해, 수분흡수율은 가장 작은 것을 확인하였다. 이는 물분자가 유리섬유와 다른 가교밀도의 에폭시 기지재간의 계면으로 침투가 어렵기 때문이다. 이는 복합재료가 염수에 잘 견딜 수 있는 요인으로 작용할 수 있다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.54-59
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• 2021

In this work, narrow-band green-emitting CsPbBr3 particles are embedded in commercialized glass composites by a facile dry process. By optimizing the method through sintering in glass frit (GF) composites including CsBr and PbBr2, used as precursors, the encapsulation of CsPbBr3 particles made them waterproof with green fluorescence. To improve the fluorescent properties by reducing aggregation of CsPbBr3, fumed silica (FS) is additionally used to help particles avoid bulking up in the glass matrix. The CsPbBr3 perovskite/glass composites are characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) maps, which support the existence of CsPbBr3 particles in the glass matrix. The photoluminescence (PL) properties demonstrate that the emission spectrum peak, full width at half maximum (FWHM), and photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) values are 519 nm, 17 nm, and 17.7 %. We also confirm the water-resistant properties. To enhance water/moisture stability, the composite sample is put directly into water, with its PLQY monitored periodically under UV light.

• Advances in materials Research
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.119-131
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• 2023

The development of sustainable composites materials, from recycled polymeric materials and waste from the wood industry and stone processing, allows reducing the volume of these by-products, minimizing impacts on health and the environment. Nowadays, Polypropylene (PP) is the most recycled polymer in industry, while the furniture industry has increasingly used timber felled from sustainable forest plantations as a eucalypt. The powder tailing from the ornamental stone extraction and processing industry is commonly disposed of in the environment without previous treatment. Thus, the technological option for the development of composite materials presents itself as a sustainable alternative for processing and manufacturing industries, enabling the development of new materials with special technical features. The results showed that powder granite particles may be incorporated into the polypropylene matrix associated with short eucalyptus fibres forming green hybrid composites with potential application in structural engineering, such as transport and civil construction industries.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.152-159
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• 2011

The green and hard machining characteristics of dental ceramics are of great interest to dental industry. The green bodies of TZP/$Al_2O_3$ composites were prepared by the cold isostatic pressing, and machined on the CNC lathe using PCD (polycrystalline diamond) insert under various machining conditions. With increasing nose radius of PCD insert, surface roughness initially increased due to increased cutting resistance, but decreased by the onset of sliding fracture. The lowest surface roughness was obtained at spindle speed of 1,300 rpm and lowest feed rate. Hard bodies were prepared by pressureless sintering the machined green bodies at several temperatures. The grinding test for sintered hard body was conducted using electroplated diamond bur with different grit sizes. During grinding, grain pull out in the composite was occurred due to thermal expansion mismatch between the alumina and zirconia. The strength of the composite decreased with alumina contents, due to increased surface roughness and high monoclinic phase transformed during grinding process. The final polished samples represented high strength by the elimination of a phase transformation layer.